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Michigan has a principal residence exemption that can reduce your property-tax bill. (This used to be called the homestead exemption.) If you qualify, your home will be exempt from a portion of school operating taxes. Here’s an in…
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As you know, if you own a home or other real estate, you need to pay real estate taxes. In Ann Arbor, you get billed twice a year – once at the beginning of July, and again at the beginning of December. Here are some tax highlights.…
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Buying a home is a major event, involving a number of important documents. From a legal standpoint, there are three stages in the buying process.
Sales Contract. You’ll probably start with the sales contract created by the Ann Arbor Area…
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Whether you sell your home through a real estate agent (as most sellers do) or sell it yourself, the process is basically the same. There are the four main stages.
Disclosure Forms. You’ll need to complete a seller’s disclosure stateme…
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Does a well supply water to your home? Does a septic system handle sewage disposal? In either case, before you sell, you’ll need to comply with Washtenaw County rules.
The County Environmental Health Division enforc…
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Do you know the steps in a typical lawsuit? If not, check out this outline.
Complaint. The plaintiff (the person starting the lawsuit) files a Complaint with the Court Clerk stating what the case is about and the damages or other relief be…
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